Diary

ISTANBUL (AA)— Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, June 6, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Adha with prayers and sacrifice

Muslims around the world will celebrate the four-day Eid al-Adha, marked by mass prayers, animal sacrifices, and acts of charity reflecting the values of faith and community.

The occasion commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and is observed across cities and villages alike. The holiday is expected to see increased travel and family reunions, as communities come together to observe traditions and celebrate the occasion.

Gaza marks Eid al-Adha amid ongoing Israeli offensive, famine

The developments as Gazans face Eid al-Adha under relentless bombardment and famine. Traditional celebrations have been replaced by scenes of mourning, hunger, and displacement, with many unable to observe even the basic rites of the holiday.

The holiday is expected to pass in silence for most families in Gaza, with food shortages, ongoing Israeli strikes, and mass displacement preventing any public observance. Global humanitarian organizations are likely to renew their urgent calls for a ceasefire and unrestricted access to aid.

Retaliatory attacks expected between Yemen’s Houthis and Israel

Tensions between Yemen’s Houthi forces and Israel are escalating following reports of a drone strike near Israel’s eastern borders and a missile attack targeting Ben-Gurion Airport.

The Houthis claimed responsibility, describing the operations as retaliation for Israel’s actions in Gaza.

Israeli military officials are expected to hold urgent security consultations and may respond with strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.

European Council President Antonio Costa to visit Vatican

European Council President Antonio Costa will travel to Vatican City for an audience with Pope Leo XIV. Later in the day, he will meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome.

Javier Milei visits Italy

Argentinian President Javier Milei visits Italy. A meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will take place on Friday.

Trump-Musk feud

The latest developments follow tech billionaire Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump locking horns on Thursday in an increasingly heated debate over Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill.

Trump to sign unspecified executive orders, participate in swearing-in ceremony

Trump will sign executive orders and participate in a swearing-in ceremony for Navy Secretary John Phelan.

Suspect in Boulder attack to appear in federal court

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the suspect in Colorado's Boulder attack, is expected to make his first appearance in federal court on a hate crime charge. The charge stems from a June 1 attack on a march for Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Top Russian diplomat to attend presentation of Russian Republic of Dagestan in Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to attend a presentation of the economic, investment, and tourist potential of the Republic of Dagestan, organized by his ministry.

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the presentation will include an exhibition of the region's socioeconomic development achievements, as well as a push to strengthen the republic's international relations and foreign trade. Members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, and journalists have been invited to the event.

Indian Prime Minister Modi visits Jammu and Kashmir

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir region to inaugurate the Katra-Srinagar train service. It would be Modi’s first trip to the region since the April 22 attack, which left 26 people dead.

Australians rally against death of indigenous youth in police custody

Australians hold a rally demanding justice for Kumanjayi White, a 24-year-old indigenous youth who died after a violent police restraint in a supermarket last week. The event is part of a national week of action calling for accountability and transparency in response to ongoing Indigenous deaths in custody.

THE ECONOMY

Germany's foreign trade

Destatis will share export and import figures for April. The country's trade balance posted a surplus of $23.8B in March. The market expects it to fall to $22.9B for April. Destatis will also release industrial production figures for April.

Eurozone GDP

Eurostat will release final GDP growth figures for the first quarter. Preliminary estimates said that the euro area economy grew 0.3%.

US employment data​​​​​​​

The US will announce non-farm payrolls and unemployment data for May. Non-farm employment was at 177,000 in April. The market expects it to come in at 127,000 for May. The market also expects the unemployment to stay at 4.2% in May.